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abused/traumatized infants started by sharqi (3/2/04 at 11:50pm)	Our girls were adopted from China. While they both received... 3/3/04 at 11:27am by EFmom	1	579
WooHoo! We got our 171H from INS which means.... started by ssmeest (2/4/04 at 12:19am)	Congrats on the dna match. That's a major step. I hope the... 2/21/04 at 3:29pm by Dakota's Mom	10	685
Chupa or Louhi in Russian Karelia started by Corinne (2/13/04 at 2:49am)	I don't have any info - but I wanted to say WELCOME!!!! 2/18/04 at 8:06pm by AdinaL	2	509
How about an update thread? started by Leatherette (9/10/03 at 2:44am) 1 2 3	Amazlilith, I'm so sorry for you and your family. This must... 2/4/04 at 9:26pm by EFmom	53	1,903
Hi! started by AdinaL (1/31/04 at 2:48am)	Welcome mods! It's a pretty quiet board! 2/1/04 at 9:29pm by steph	3	484
breastfeeding adopted baby started by Luanne (1/11/04 at 11:08am)	Luanne - I e-mailed you!!! (finally) 1/26/04 at 4:11pm by ramblinrose	4	607
Talk to me about interracial adoption started by RachelGS (1/10/04 at 2:34pm)	I have never adopted or been adopted, transracially or... 1/21/04 at 12:19pm by eilonwy	5	703
adoting younger siblings with a oplder birth sibling? started by Momma Aimee (12/19/03 at 10:20pm)	We have a 6 year old bio son and a 13 month old daughter... 1/10/04 at 3:14pm by ramblinrose	19	912
Adoption "pros" -- IA Adoption book? started by Momma Aimee (1/7/04 at 8:07pm)	Aimee, are they leaning toward a particular country yet? Most... 1/9/04 at 3:52pm by EFmom	1	434
adoption started by Ms. Frizzle (1/8/04 at 9:59pm)	I don't know anything about adopting a relative, but I just... 1/9/04 at 2:39pm by EFmom	1	449
world partners adoption agency? started by stanleymama (1/2/04 at 12:46am)	go to www.frua.org. Go to the chat link. you will find out... 1/6/04 at 10:21pm by stanleymama	4	700
Is it less expensive to adopt domestically? started by oatmeal (12/27/03 at 2:42am)	oatmeal, it can be less expensive to adopt domestically, but... 1/4/04 at 8:03pm by steph	7	1,156
Did anyone choose adoption instead of birth started by mosaicmama (11/10/03 at 7:56pm)	We are also adopting having already birthed 3 children. We... 1/2/04 at 2:54am by Tigeresse	7	1,137
Is it too early? started by stanleymama (12/29/03 at 2:42am)	The Hague Treaty is an agreement in theory designed to prevent... 12/31/03 at 2:07pm by EFmom	4	578
Thoughts about preparing to adopt? started by RachelGS (12/9/03 at 9:54pm)	Me too 12/29/03 at 2:44am by stanleymama	4	556
Depression and adoption started by Momma Aimee (12/21/03 at 11:35pm)	Yes, some countries will be more accepting, and some agencies... 12/21/03 at 11:54pm by EFmom	1	610
Need suggestions, plus a neat story started by DeChRi (12/18/03 at 2:51am)	There is a poem: the legacy of an adopted child. (spelled??) ... 12/19/03 at 10:25pm by Momma Aimee	2	506
Home Study Agency Recommendations? started by grisandole (12/17/03 at 5:53pm)	You may get a quicker reply if you post this in the finding... 12/18/03 at 11:21pm by Leatherette	1	423
Adoption Tax-Credit Question started by Kaitnbugsmom (12/16/03 at 12:12pm)	My understanding is no. If it is a step-parent adoption you... 12/18/03 at 12:17am by Amazlilith	2	507
Adopting from Haiti started by grumpymama (10/7/03 at 8:05pm)	So, so sad that a child who has been through a lot of loss (as... 12/12/03 at 12:29am by EFmom	4	633
cut comment by a big sister to be started by ~Megan~ (12/8/03 at 6:14am)	...VERY sweet!! 12/8/03 at 10:42pm by Piglet68	1	560
Islam and breastfeeding started by Amazlilith (11/17/03 at 1:31pm)	Just to add to this - in the Q'uran it says that women should... 11/30/03 at 12:21am by goodcents	2	735
Adoption vs. Foster parenting, etc... started by OdessaEarthenMama (10/9/03 at 8:11pm)	Just to bring some balance to what AnnMarie said, I grew up w/... 11/22/03 at 8:26pm by Ravin	10	906
Info re adopting from orphanages/ministries (not agencies)?? started by JR'smama777 (11/8/03 at 4:10am)	I am not sure about adoption ministries--I have a friend that... 11/19/03 at 6:05pm by LisainCalifornia	2	579
Korean adoptions and mental health issues started by waldohood (11/13/03 at 10:21pm)	Does anybody know how strict Korea is at allowing a family to... 11/13/03 at 10:21pm by waldohood	0	584
A few questions - started by irishprincess71 (11/11/03 at 2:53am)	irishprincess, we've adopted twice from China. Go to... 11/11/03 at 10:43am by EFmom	1	507
International adoptions help! started by mosaicmama (11/10/03 at 7:52pm)	We've adopted twice from China and I've been following IA... 11/10/03 at 11:15pm by EFmom	1	567
Info on China adoptions..... started by Gemini (10/22/03 at 2:37am)	Well, I got that 25 dollar book you suggested and it is a good... 11/2/03 at 4:10am by Gemini	6	628
Intro (Glad this forum is here!) started by bartleby (10/27/03 at 9:31pm)	Thanks to everyone for the welcome! Yes, it's a strange place... 10/29/03 at 7:32pm by bartleby	4	565
Adoption Day started by Amazlilith (9/17/03 at 7:01pm)	Aww mama, That's so sweet! I'm so happy you had so many... 10/20/03 at 11:09pm by wemberly	4	685
Is this ok? started by irishgreengables (9/14/03 at 12:27am)	Thanks for your support. She continued for several weeks and... 10/20/03 at 10:43pm by irishgreengables	7	742
Any Canadian mamas adopting from China? started by robugmum (10/3/03 at 2:01am)	Dragon, congratulations on your referral! I found the time... 10/15/03 at 11:09am by EFmom	8	518
Introduction started by carollois (10/1/03 at 10:46pm)	Thank you both for your kind welcomes. I look forward to... 10/9/03 at 12:48pm by carollois	3	645
Happy Adoption Day! started by lisamarie (7/18/03 at 10:37am)	Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs~ Lisa 9/19/03 at 1:59pm by lisamarie	12	733
The relatives are worried.... started by Leatherette (9/16/03 at 2:49pm)	Thank you - very eloquent for 3 am with a stuffy nose. E-mail... 9/17/03 at 6:18pm by Leatherette	4	759
where's the best place to start research on adoptions from china? started by frognladybugmama (8/1/03 at 3:14pm)	I joined the suggested yahoo group about 6 weeks ago, and I've... 9/13/03 at 10:40pm by wemberly	6	581
Need to hear detailed positive stories about adoptive breastfeeding. started by Leatherette (6/21/03 at 6:26pm)	Good luck leatherette! be sure and take herbs - fenugreek,... 9/13/03 at 7:00pm by steph	10	1,525
Bonding with your child started by Laurel (6/7/03 at 12:36am)	What a great thread! I was at dd's birth and was the first to... 9/12/03 at 9:22pm by HotMama	12	929
Kudos to Adoptive Families Magazine started by mama2m&m (9/12/03 at 1:41pm)	I wasnt' sure whether to put this here or the family bed forum... 9/12/03 at 1:41pm by mama2m&m	0	472
HELP!!! Tantrums started by irishgreengables (8/5/03 at 3:49pm)	Thanks for asking Wem. Actually, we hit a major turning point... 9/1/03 at 11:46pm by irishgreengables	8	687
Need adoption agency rec'd for domestic adoption started by ssmeest (8/24/03 at 4:12pm)	well our agency is in Oregon, but they're fantastic to work... 8/31/03 at 1:05am by steph	1	762
EFmom--your PM box is full! started by weetzie (8/3/03 at 4:34pm)	Thanks, for the heads-up. I cleaned it out. 8/3/03 at 6:02pm by EFmom	1	464
suggestions on latin america? started by mami2f3 (7/24/03 at 7:45pm)	Our ds is from Guatemala as well. I would not attempt to... 8/2/03 at 11:37am by Dakota's Mom	3	610
This is happening fast! started by Hawkemom (7/29/03 at 5:30pm)	There are definitely some social workers out there who are not... 8/1/03 at 12:37pm by T. Elena	4	832
Rose--answering your questions about Chinese adoption started by LisainCalifornia (7/26/03 at 5:46pm)	Rose I got your private message, but your mailbox is full! I... 7/26/03 at 5:46pm by LisainCalifornia	0	704
I love it when this happens started by OnTheFence (5/9/03 at 7:32pm)	What a cool story EFmom! Our DD is from Guatemala and I lOVE... 7/21/03 at 12:03am by ssmeest	3	949
Thinking about becoming foster parents started by dharmama (7/17/03 at 4:31pm)	EFmom ~ Thanks for your response. I spent a good part of the... 7/17/03 at 11:40pm by dharmama	3	872
We really want to adopt from China, BUT. . . started by lexbeach (7/10/03 at 9:40pm)	I can totally empathize with your situation. DH and I would... 7/14/03 at 10:16pm by Miss Kitty	3	1,615
what about adoption? started by waldohood (4/8/03 at 9:08pm) 1 2	Since there are so many adoptive parents are chiming in, I... 7/12/03 at 12:28am by kate_t	22	2,586
Wish you were my birth mother started by EFmom (7/7/03 at 10:00am)	EFmom, regarding the letter writting - even if there's no hope... 7/10/03 at 8:11pm by steph	6	1,235